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Dune Books in Order

6 books by Frank Herbert · 1965-1985 · Science Fiction , Fantasy , Adventure

science fiction novel series by Frank Herbert

Numbered reading order. Start at #1.
# Cover Title Published Buy
1 Dune 1965 Amazon
2 Dune Messiah 1969 Amazon
3 Children of Dune 1976 Amazon
4 God Emperor of Dune 1981 Amazon
5 Heretics of Dune 1984 Amazon
6
Chapterhouse: Dune 1985 Amazon

Where to start with Dune

Start with Dune. The Dune books are numbered, and this series is written to be read in order - later books assume you know what happened earlier.

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Dune series FAQ

How many books are in the Dune series?
There are 6 books in the Dune series by Frank Herbert, published between 1965 and 1985.
What is the first Dune book?
Dune, published in 1965, is the first book in the Dune series.
What is the latest Dune book?
Chapterhouse: Dune (1985) is the most recent Dune book in our catalogue.
Do you have to read the Dune books in order?
The Dune books are numbered, and the series is written to be read in order - later books build on events and characters from earlier ones. Start with Dune.

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